The 20 Best Memory Loss Doctors Near Me in santa cruz, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Memory Loss near santa cruz, CA. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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35 providers found
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darlene Zanker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Zanker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jock Itch, Paraplegia, Obesity in Children, and Obesity. Dr. Zanker is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Zanker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Women's Heatlh Center

    250 Locust St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Casey Kirkhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kirkhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo. Dr. Kirkhart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Internal Medicine

    County Of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency Pharmacy

    1080 Emeline Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Judith Kelley-Macek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kelley-Macek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Kelley-Macek is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Memory Loss
    Advanced in Memory Loss
    Referral required

    PAMF - Neurology

    1661 Soquel Dr, Ste D, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Brunelli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Brunelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Brunelli is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Brunelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Memory Loss
    Advanced in Memory Loss
    Referral may be required

    Milan C. Patel M.D., Inc.

    4767 Soquel Dr, 
    Soquel, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Milan Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Soquel, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Tension Headache. Dr. Patel is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Internal Medicine

    Western Medical Associates

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Satish Chandra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Vertebral Artery Dissection. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine

    PAMF - FM Soquel Dr

    1301 Mission Street, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Ware is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ware is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Ware is board certified in Family Medicine and Family Medicine - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine

    PAMF - FM Soquel Dr

    1301 Mission Street, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Owens is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Owens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Obesity in Children, and Lymphedema. Dr. Owens is board certified in Family Medicine and Family Medicine - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Kelly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. Her clinical expertise encompasses Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Hypothyroidism, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Kelly is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - Mission St

    2025 Soquel Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marin Muller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Muller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Myelitis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Muller is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified and Internal Medicine. Dr. Muller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Garvin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Garvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Garvin is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified and Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Memory Loss
    Advanced in Memory Loss
    Referral may be required

    Joydip Bhattacharya, DO Private Practice

    1575 Soquel Dr, Ste B, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joydip Bhattacharya is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Bhattacharya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Bhattacharya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Foundation

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thanh Vu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Vu is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Referral may be required

    PAMF - Neurology

    1661 Soquel Dr, Ste D, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Markert is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Markert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, VEXAS Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Polymyositis. Dr. Markert is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy), Neurology Epilepsy, and Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Markert is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Memory Loss
    Advanced in Memory Loss
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Neuroscience

    1661 Soquel Drive, Suite F, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gansaeuer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Gansaeuer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Gansaeuer is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Gansaeuer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Experienced in Memory Loss

    Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

    528 Capitola Ave, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Sedgwick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Capitola, California. Dr. Sedgwick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Insomnia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Sedgwick is board certified in Preventive Medicine-Public Health & General Prev Med. Dr. Sedgwick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Women's Heatlh Center

    250 Locust St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Sickels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sickels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine

    Live Oak Health Center

    1510 Capitola Rd, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Rubin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. Her clinical expertise encompasses Serotonin Syndrome, Neurosyphilis, Low Sodium Level, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Family Medicine

    Live Oak Health Center

    1510 Capitola Rd, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salla Hennessy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hennessy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Cleft Tongue, Chronic Pain, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Memory Loss
    Internal Medicine

    Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Christensen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Christensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Transient Global Amnesia, and Vertigo.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Memory Loss?

    Memory loss is unusual forgetfulness. You may not be able to remember new events, recall one or more memories of the past, or both.

    The memory loss may be for a short time and then resolve (transient). Or, it may not go away, and, depending on the cause, it can get worse over time.

    In severe cases, such memory impairment may interfere with activities of daily living.

    When should I see a Memory Loss doctor near santa cruz, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Memory Loss doctor near santa cruz, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Memory Loss doctors near santa cruz, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Memory Loss doctors near santa cruz, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Memory Loss doctor near santa cruz, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Memory Loss doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Memory Loss doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Memory Loss doctor near santa cruz, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Memory Loss doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Memory Loss doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Memory Loss doctors near santa cruz, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Memory Loss doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Memory Loss doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Memory Loss doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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